2002 Saab 9-5 Saab 9-5 2002

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2002 Saab 9-5 repairs by problem area

Engine (51%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (6%)

Chart based on 163 repairs.
See TSBs and recalls for the 2002 Saab 9-5.

2002 Saab 9-5 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (11%)

$500 - $999 (11%)

$100 - $499 (56%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

133000 mi

US $1500
Replaced 2 tailgate shocks, 1.25 hrs, $45 for parts 
180000 mi

US $900
clogged valve on windshield washer system 

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2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 250hp 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

112700 mi Window regulator roller broke, preventing the window from going up and down. Especially up. 

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2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 200hp 3.0L V6 5-speed automatic FWD

12500 mi Purchased car used from Saab dealer. Dealer replaced self-leveling headlamp switch under warranty. 
184000 mi

US $350
Replaced worn gas struts on wagon hatch lid Replaced worn gas struts on wagon hatch lid 

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2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Wagon

turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed manual FWD

167000 mi

US $300
Also windshield cracked in 30 below and was repaired. 
190000 mi

US $105
passenger's door window fell off track and down into door Front passenger door window seal came dislodged and window came out of track. Power raise arm bent and roller broke. 

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2002 Saab 9-5 4dr Sedan

turbocharged 185hp 2.3L I4 5-speed automatic FWD

123000 mi

US $350
Change Fuel pump, bought from eBay 

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2002 Saab 9-5 Other Problems

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